Today’s Top 10 item: this striped shirt. You knew I would include something striped, if only because I probably only have 9 things are aren’t striped. Out of my multitude of striped tops, I had to go with this one because faux leather details are my jam.
For as much faux leather as I have, I don’t have much of the real deal. I don’t eat meat and I don’t like the idea of wearing fur, but for whatever reason leather doesn’t bother me. It’s just that it’s expensive so I don’t splurge on it often (a notable exception being my Rebecca Minkoff bag, seen in yesterday’s post).
But you know the best way to get your hands on things you wouldn’t normally buy yourself? Find friends to hook you up. One of my best friends from college (we called each other “friendmates” because we’re really cool) is now part of the Seattle-based, family-run business Hillsberg Company. Her husband makes super-high-quality, charmingly rugged leather bags like the Ridgeway Tote you see here. And because I was smart enough to befriend her in 2003, I get my own! It’s a hell of a lot prettier than the laptop bag the firm gave me. And it makes my whole office smell fancy.
Here’s to real friends and real nice leather!
similar Shirt // Pants (on sale) // Bag* // similar Shoes // Cuff (on sale) // Link Bracelet // similar Necklace // similar Sunglasses
*Bag provided courtesy of Hillsberg Company.
Stripes are such a solid (zing!) staple. I also love the little zip you added to this look with those leopard print pumps!
I love the faux leather detail on the sleeves. Stripes are so classic.
Ooh a Seattle brand I should support!! Good find, thanks to your ‘friendmate’ 🙂
I’m loving this chic look, you can never go wrong with a pop of leopard!
XO Courtney
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